Matthew was a guest on Darren Clark’s LinkedIn live stream Nerodiversity Stories. He talked about growing up with dyslexia, how studying has changes since he went to school and then going to university.
This is a fun and engaging conversation which includes the pros and cons of comic sans font.
To hear this interview head over to Darren’s site.
Or watch on YouTube.
Emily Gee, a dyslexic, dyscalculic, and dyspraxic individual, struggled in school but found solace in performing arts. Despite academic challenges, performing boosted her confidence and became her forte. Supported by understanding teachers and parents, Emily embraced her strengths, overcoming insecurities. Unlike dyslexia, dyscalculia lacks awareness and support in education. Emily, now advocating for the Dyscalculia Network, aims to raise awareness and early intervention for dyscalculia. Her journey underscores the importance of recognizing and nurturing strengths over weaknesses. This podcast episode resonates with parents of children displaying signs of dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia, offering insights and encouragement.
In this episode, we meet Jack Churchill OBE, Founder and CEO of Scanning Pens and Empowering Technology Group. Diagnosed with dyslexia at 14, Jack experienced firsthand the challenges of keeping up in school. After losing his job during the late 1990s dot-com bubble burst, Jack and his university friend Toby started Scanning Pens. They recognized the immense benefits of text-to-audio pens for dyslexic individuals. Today, their advanced scanning pens, including exam-approved versions, support people with dyslexia globally. In 2023, Jack and Toby received an OBE for their contributions to international trade and the dyslexia community. This episode delves into the journey of Scanning Pens, its evolution, and the future of assistive technology.
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